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Tom Pollock, Former Chairman of AFI and Universal Pictures, Dies at 77

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Tom Pollock, the former chairman of Universal Pictures and the American Film Institute, has died at the age of 77, TheWrap has learned from longtime law partner Alan Hergott and screenwriter Nicholas Meyer.As an entertainment lawyer and later a producer and studio head, Pollock helped several iconic filmmakers get their start and oversaw the release of some of the most famous blockbusters ever released.

As a lawyer, one of his first clients was George Lucas, taking him on as he was working on his debut film “THX-1138” and later helping him secure a fortune by negotiating the merchandising and sequel rights to “Star Wars.”In 1986, he become EVP of MCA and Chairman of Universal Pictures, overseeing the release of multiple record-breaking box.

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